In addition to the doubled capacity, performance levels have risen significantly and are nearly twice that of Samsung’s previous generation high-capacity SAS SSD. Based on a 12Gb/s SAS interface, the new PM1643 drive features random read and write speeds of up to 400,000 IOPS and 50,000 IOPS, and sequential read and write speeds of up to 2,100MB/s and 1,700 MB/s, respectively. These represent approximately four times the random read performance and three times the sequential read performance of a typical 2.5-inch SATA SSD.

Samsung reached the new capacity and performance enhancements through several technology progressions in the design of its controller, DRAM packaging and associated software. Included in these advancements is a highly efficient controller architecture that integrates nine controllers from the previous high-capacity SSD lineup into a single package, enabling a greater amount of space within the SSD to be used for storage. The PM1643 drive also applies Through Silicon Via (TSV) technology to interconnect 8Gb DDR4 chips, creating 10 4GB TSV DRAM packages, totaling 40GB of DRAM. This marks the first time that TSV-applied DRAM has been used in an SSD.

Samsung started manufacturing initial quantities of the 30.72TB SSDs in January and plans to expand the lineup later this year – with 15.36TB, 7.68TB, 3.84TB, 1.92TB, 960GB and 800GB versions – to further drive the growth of all-flash-arrays and accelerate the transition from hard disk drives (HDDs) to SSDs in the enterprise market. The wide range of models and much improved performance will be pivotal in meeting the growing storage needs in a host of market segments, including the government, financial services, healthcare, education, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, social media, business services, retail and communications sectors.

]]>http://www.laptop-software.com/news/samsung-electronics-begins-mass-production-of-industrys-largest-capacity-ssd-30-72tb/feed/0Some Google Pixel 2/XL running warm after February security patchhttp://www.laptop-software.com/news/some-google-pixel-2-xl-running-warm-after-february-security-patch/
http://www.laptop-software.com/news/some-google-pixel-2-xl-running-warm-after-february-security-patch/#respondSun, 18 Feb 2018 11:55:10 +0000http://www.laptop-software.com/?p=41151Since Google’s February security update earlier this month, users on Reddit and Google’s Pixel User Community have been reporting issues with their phones. Owners of both the 5-inch and 5-5-inch flagship Google handsets are reporting that their phones are running warm and that they are also noticing dramatic decreases in battery life.

The reports on this vary from person to person, but the general consensus is that the phone is running much warmer than it should be. In other cases, the phone heats up when being used even for simple tasks like checking email or social media.

Reports on Reddit and Google’s community mirror this as well. However, these issues vary greatly between users. Some report one problem and not the other, or both at differing levels.

While it’s unclear exactly what the cause of this is, the common thread running through all of these reports seems to be February’s security update. Users running in safe mode are still reporting some of these issues, so we can probably rule out any apps. Hopefully, this is something Google can fix in March’s patch.

Although receiving very positive reviews on release, users have complained about a litany of issues affecting either the Pixel 2 or the Pixel 2 XL, and sometimes both, as in this instance. Issues raised include earlier than expected screen burn in, poor color saturation, off-angle blue tint, clicking sounds from the speakers and other software bugs. Google responded to the initial wave of concerns by extending warranties from one year to two years.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro will be sold for Rs 13999 and Rs 16,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB model or the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The phones will be sold in India starting February 22.

Redmi Note 5 Pro also comes with a LED selfie light. We have specifically choose a 4500k temperature light that produces natural, cool white light that yield a natural glow on your face – making you look brighter and happier, especially in indoor shots.

20MP front camera with an large f 2.2 aperture for sharper selfies. The new selfie camera produces high quality selfies despite low-light. This is done with the high performance sony IMX 376 sensor and pixel binning technique which reduces overall image noise.

]]>http://www.laptop-software.com/news/redmi-note-5-pro/feed/0Microsoft Launcher 4.6 brings Cortana supporthttp://www.laptop-software.com/news/microsoft-launcher-4-6-brings-cortana-support/
http://www.laptop-software.com/news/microsoft-launcher-4-6-brings-cortana-support/#respondMon, 12 Feb 2018 14:02:15 +0000http://www.laptop-software.com/?p=41142If you’ve been using Microsoft Launcher as your smartphone’s default launcher, you’ve probably noticed that it’s been missing one key component from Microsoft: its very own digital assistant Cortana. Back in December 2017, Microsoft Launcher reached the 10 million downloads mark on Google Play. Last week, it finally received full support for Microsoft’s digital assistant Cortana.

Microsoft Launcher 4.6 also brings other new things. It now supports Arabic and other right to left languages. You can share the Launcher through NFC and QR code, in case you want other people to use the app as well. If your phone gets stolen, you can now remotely wipe all your data through the InTune integration. You also now have the ability to place widgets into the dock and pin on your home screen the apps or contacts that you searched for and you want to have easy access to.

Microsoft Launcher 4.6 has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 points and has been reviewed by 458,602 users so far. The download count is still in the 10,000,000 – 50,000,000 range, and it will probably take a while to see Microsoft Launcher reaching the next level in this department.

]]>http://www.laptop-software.com/news/microsoft-launcher-4-6-brings-cortana-support/feed/0New Sony 4K HDR Android TVs will come with Google Assistanthttp://www.laptop-software.com/news/new-sony-4k-hdr-android-tvs-will-come-with-google-assistant/
http://www.laptop-software.com/news/new-sony-4k-hdr-android-tvs-will-come-with-google-assistant/#respondFri, 09 Feb 2018 11:19:08 +0000http://www.laptop-software.com/?p=41137Sony’s presence at CES 2018 was not impressive at all for those waiting to see new Android flagships, but it did have some awesome stuff to present: some new mid-range devices, headphones, speakers, and some sweet TVs. CES is over now, but Sony’s still got some tricks up its sleeve.

There are five different units currently listed as available for purchase on Amazon and Best Buy, but they are not in stock yet. These are their names, diagonal sizes, and suggested retail prices:

XBR-X900F

55-inch

$1,499.99

XBR-X900F

65-inch

$2,299.99

XBR-X900F

75-inch

$3,999.99

XBR-X850F

65-inch

$1,999.99

XBR-X850F

75-inch

$3,299.99

The model announced today for the first time, the X850F series, comes in 65” or 75” sizes, and features OLED panels. Underneath the panels is Acoustic Surface tech, which apparently makes “the entire screen resonate with sound.” It seems like this is the TV for people who like to watch their movies loud.Thanks to Google Assistant, all these 4K Android smart TVs can connect to a smart home hub with the help of the Google Home app. After finishing this step, the user can control the TVs many functions by issuing voice commands.

]]>http://www.laptop-software.com/news/new-sony-4k-hdr-android-tvs-will-come-with-google-assistant/feed/0Intel Xeon D-2100 Processor come with Cloud, Network and Service Providershttp://www.laptop-software.com/news/intel-xeon-d-2100-processor-come-with-cloud-network-and-service-providers/
http://www.laptop-software.com/news/intel-xeon-d-2100-processor-come-with-cloud-network-and-service-providers/#respondThu, 08 Feb 2018 11:55:25 +0000http://www.laptop-software.com/?p=41134Intel Xeon D-2100 processors now official with up to 18 cores and 36 threads and extends the record-breaking performance and innovation of the Intel Xeon Scalable platform from the heart of the data center to the network edge and web tier, where network operators and cloud service providers face the need to continuously grow performance and capacity without increasing power consumption.

According to Intel’s official press release, the Xeon D-2100 chips provide the following performance gains over the Xeon D-1500 processors: 29 percent L3 network packet transfer, 2.9 times network performance overall, and 2.8 times storage performance. Intel Xeon D-2100 processors will enable greater performance and hardware-enhanced security to the network edge in support of the growing number of workloads that demand more compute, analytics and data protection closer to endpoint devices. For example, the new processors will help communications service providers CoSPs offer multi-access edge computing (MEC), which allows software applications to tap into local content and real-time information about local-access network conditions, reducing mobile core network of network congestion. This can enable uses cases ranging from 5G-connected cars, smart stadiums, and retail and medical solutions.

Besides its strong capabilities in powering communications service provider networks, the Intel Xeon D-2100 processor also is well-suited for other power- and space-constrained use cases, including:

Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): The processors can bring higher performance to content delivery at the network edge, which is critical to keep latency low for streaming media to viewers and those working in media fields with massive files.

Thetrend of narrow screen edges, which we have seen for some time with smartphonesand TVs , seems to continue to the portable computer. Samsung has patented a new laptop design with a full screen display.

Samsung laptop with full-screen display

The Samsung Electronics patent was published on 23 January 2018 by WIPO (World International Property Organization). It is a ornamental design patent and not a utility patent. This means that the patent is limited to the design of the Samsung laptop, no functionalities are described.

An extensive description is therefore missing with this patent. However, some clear sketches are included as well as a reference to a previously filed American patent. At the USPTO, Samsung filed a similar patent in 2013, which was approved in March 2015 by the USPTO. Here are the same sketches attached, here also lacks a clear description.

Samsung ultra-thin notebook with bezel-less screen

The patented design is very similar to the ultra-thin notebook series from Samsung. We see a wafer-thin laptop with a hinge that has not been used before, which is placed across the entire width of the laptop. What is particularly striking is the laptop screen. It is a full-screen display, with very narrow screen edges.

Remarkably, the camera can not be found in the bezel-less design. This is normally integrated in the upper screen edge. Now that the display goes through completely, the question is whether it will appear completely, or if Samsung wants to integrate it into the screen.

Earlier we already came across a patent for a Samsung smartphone with so-called holes (recesses) in the display, to make way for the sensors and the camera. Because a further patent description is missing, it remains unknown whether Samsung wants to use this technology for its portable computer.

The ultra-lightweight flagship 15Z980 LG gram laptop with 15.6” touch display combines consummate portability and uncompromising performance with up to 16.5 hours of battery life. The compact metal alloy body is both lightweight and durable, while its i7-8550U plus 16GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM assure blazing speed. Twin solid state drives supply 1TB total storage, and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity offers faster data transfer as well as smoother display of 4K/5K video.

You can add a memory and a ssd hard drive by yourself. webcam is now placed at the top of screen and the fingerprint sensor got integrated into the keyboard mounted power switch, while the whole chassis is now more sturdy thanks to the MIL-STD 810G certification.

Microsoft is now selling an Intel Core m3 SKU of the Surface Laptop with Windows 10 S that’s priced at $799, a whole $200 cheaper than the original cheapest SKU with an Intel Core i5. The Intel Core m3 model appears to only be available in Platinum for now, and is US only at this time.

The new Microsoft Surface laptop that can be acquired for a full retail price of US$799 only comes in a Platinum finish, and its main specs include the following: Intel Core m3-7Y30 processor, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage. Unlike the Microsoft Surface laptops with Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 processors, this model cannot be customized by adding more memory or a larger SSD drive.

]]>http://www.laptop-software.com/news/microsoft-is-selling-the-surface-pro-with-core-m3-7y30/feed/0New Windows 10 Consumer SKU Roadmap Revealedhttp://www.laptop-software.com/news/new-windows-10-consumer-sku-roadmap-revealed/
http://www.laptop-software.com/news/new-windows-10-consumer-sku-roadmap-revealed/#respondSun, 04 Feb 2018 12:26:53 +0000http://www.laptop-software.com/?p=41115Microsoft looks set to muddy the Windows 10 waters even further with the launch of new Windows 10 versions based on the Redstone 4 variant coming in the next couple of months. If a report from Thurrott is correct, Windows 10 S, which is currently sold as a separate operating system on Microsoft’s Surface Laptop among others, will be dropped. In its place, all consumer and education PC sold from the arrival of Redstone 4 onwards will ship with a new “S Mode” as the default version of the operating system.

When it comes to SKUs, the story is quite interesting in how Microsoft sells licensing to partners. In fact, there are a total of five SKUs available for partners to utilize for consumers but they all have a defined set of parameters based on the hardware specifications.

The SKUs are Entry, Value, Core, Core+, and Advanced. On the surface, you might be thinking that Microsoft is about to go nuts with new SKUs of Windows 10 and keep in mind this is pricing for partners; further, it would not surprise me to learn that pricing is reduced as well for larger OEMs or bulk orders.

While the move by Microsoft might help to drive down the upfront sticker price of a Windows-based PC, it sure to create confusion and some angst among power users who would prefer to have their PC shipped with a full-blown, unadulterated version of Windows on their machines. According to Thurrott, however, Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro will continue to be sold separately.